‍UPSTATE QUEER VISIBILITY MARCH

‍‍Date: Friday, March 8, 2024
‍Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
‍March Begins: 11:00 AM
‍Rally and Speeches: 11:30 AM at the New York State Capitol
‍Location: Gathering in Pride Festival grounds in Washington Park, Albany, NY

We value the advocacy of our statewide organizations, however the specific experiences and needs of rural and suburban queer folks aren’t always front and center in that work. We want to bolster the statewide efforts with voices from our own community, from people who live here. This march is about visibility and urgency—because visibility is a form of resistance. We march because when queer people are seen, we are harder to erase. We march because New York’s laws only work if they are enforced everywhere in the state. We march because when people think LGBTQ+ issues are "settled," they stop fighting for us.

‍What to Expect:

• A gathering in Washington Park at 10:00 AM where community members will connect and prepare.
• A march through Albany, beginning at 11:00 AM, making our presence known.
• A rally at 11:30 AM on the Capitol steps, featuring speakers who will highlight the urgency of this moment and the action we must take.

There is no registration required—just show up, bring your voice, and stand with us.